Cable Electronics SW404HD User manual

SW404HD | SW808HD

High Definition

Matrix Switch

SW404HD Matrix

SW808HD Matrix

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual

Before You Use the System

1. Read manual Carefully read the manual..

2. Installation environment The system should be installed indoors only. Install

either in a sturdy rack or on a table in a well-ventilated place.

3. Lightning Unplug the power cord during lightning or after prolonged

period of non-use to avoid damage to the equipment.

4. Maintenance Only qualified technical engineers or specified distributors

are permitted to repair or replace components and parts of

the equipment upon failure.

Table of Contents

Matrix System Overview............................................................................................... 1

Matrix System ...........................................................................................................1

Matrix System Models..................................................................................................1

Matrix System Packing.................................................................................................1

Matrix Host Installation.................................................................................................1

Matrix System Front/Rear Panels

...............................................................................2

Model SW404HD Front/Rear Panels......................................................................... 2

Model SW808HD Front/Rear Panels............................................................................2

Matrix and Peripherals Connection ..............................................................................3

Input/Output Jacks....................................................................................................4

Connecting Audio/Video Cable

...............................................................................4

Audio/Video Ports ..................................................................................................4

Connection Method...................................................................................................5

Control Computer Connection

.................................................................................5

Remote Control Methods and Settings......................................................................5

RS-232 Communication Port Connection Methods

............................................6

RS-485 Communication Port

Connection Methods

..............................................7

Matrix System and Control System Connection - RS-232.........................................9

Matrix System and Control System Connection - RS-485....................................... 10

Matrix Control Panel Operation..................................................................................10

Matrix Control Panel Operation..................................................................................11

Input/Output Switching Key Operation Mode ..........................................................11

Operation ............................................................................................................. 11

Front Panel Key Functions...................................................................................... 11

Operation Examples................................................................................................13

Matrix Application Software........................................................................................ 15

Software Introduction .............................................................................................. 15

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual

Software Description............................................................................................... 15

Software Activation..................................................................................................15

Software Features...................................................................................................15

Main Operation Interface Functions .....................................................................15

Examples for Selecting Matrix Switching Functions:............................................ 16

Disconnect Function Keys.................................................................................... 18

Select all output, DeSelect all output Switching Functions......................................19

Disconnect all Command

Function Description .......................................................20

Memory Function Usage......................................................................................... 20

Store and Retrieve Function Description.............................................................. 20

Store Function Example of the.............................................................................20

Retrieve Function Example.................................................................................. 20

Scan Function Usage..............................................................................................20

Options Function Usage

.........................................................................................20

Exit Function Description..........................................................................................21

Other Usages..........................................................................................................21

Communication Protocol and Control Command Code..............................................21

Matrix System Technical Parameters

........................................................................21

Video....................................................................................................................21

Video Input...........................................................................................................21

Video Output........................................................................................................ 22

Audio Signal.........................................................................................................22

Control Type.........................................................................................................22

Specifications........................................................................................................22

Common Problems and Solutions..............................................................................23

APPENDIX – Communication Protocol...................................................................... 25

Default Communication Settings – 9600, N, 8, 1.....................................................25

DIP Switch Description............................................................................................25

SW1-SW5: Machine ID (address) ........................................................................25

SW6-SW7: RS-485 TX/RX Terminating Resistor.................................................25

SW8: RS-232/RS-485 Master or RS-485 Slave...................................................25

Protocol Description................................................................................................26

Command Packet.................................................................................................26

Response Packet................................................................................................. 26

Command Packet Byte Descriptions.................................................................... 26

Response Packet Byte Descriptions .................................................................... 28

Command Table...................................................................................................29

Trademarks................................................................................................................31

Warranty..................................................................................................................... 31

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 1

Matrix System Overview

Matrix System

The Matrix Switch is a high performance system used to switch audio/video

frequencies. It will cross switch multiple input/output audio/video signals through

independent Y/Pb/Pr component and audio input/output terminals. Each Y/Pb/Pr component

signal and audio signal is transmitted separately and switched separately, thereby minimizing

signal attenuation and ensuring high definition graphics and high fidelity audio signal output.

The primary use is; TV broadcasting projects, multi-media conference halls, large display

projects, TV teaching, and command control centers. It features power interruption

protection during power surge, LCD display, and synchronous and separate audio/video

switching functions. The RS-232 and RS-485 communication ports enable convenient

communication with remote control equipment. This manual describes the SW404HD and

SW808HD models.

Matrix System Models

Technical Parameters

Model Video

Input Port

Video

Output Port

Audio

Input Port

Audio

Output Port

RS-485

Connector

RS-232

Connector

SW404HD 4 4 4 4

√ √

SW808HD 8 8 8 8

√ √

Matrix System Packing

When unpacking, ensure the following items are found:

 One SW XXX HD Matrix

 One RS-232 cable

 One power cable

 One testing and application CD

 One user manual

 Two green terminals

Matrix Host Installation

The SW XXX HD Matrix should be placed on a sturdy desk or installed on a 19-in rack.

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Matrix System Front/Rear Panels

Model SW404HD Front/Rear Panels

SW404HD Front Panel

SW404HD Rear Panel

Model SW808HD Front/Rear Panels

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 3

SW808HD Front Panel

SW808HD Rear Panel

Matrix and Peripherals Connection

Matrix System Connections

Receiver

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Input/Output Jacks

Dependent on the matrix model installed, the video signal input/output jacks are arranged in

either 4 or 8 columns of RCA female connectors. The connector rows from top to bottom are:

Y video (green), Pb/Cb video (blue), Pr/Cr video (red), right audio signal (red), and left audio

signal (white). The input and output jack channels are numbered from left to right as 1 to 8

(or 1 to 4). Refer to the drawing above for other types of connectors. The model numbers of the

matrix systems describe the number of input/output connectors. Example: Model SW404HD

has 4 input sets and 4 output sets.

Connecting Audio/Video Cable

The matrix supports various AV video signal sources. Users can connect inputs and outputs to

different audio/visual equipment such as: CD/DVD players, graphics workstations and number

displays, projectors, video recorders, displays, multiplexers, and etc.

Audio/Video Ports

The RCA Jack used is a standardized audio/video connector. It uses coaxial signal connections

in the center conductor and the outer ring for grounding. It will transmit digital audio signals and

video signals.

Video I/O (3-RCA) Connectors

The Y/Pb/Pr connector is a high definition digital TV

connector (color contour Y/Pb/Pr) capable of

connecting with high definition digital set-top box,

satellite receiver and various high definition

monitors and TV equipment. There are separate

connectors for the Y, Pb, and Pr signals.

YPbPr-RCA Connecting Cables

Audio I/O (2-RCA) Connectors

Connection of the RCA audio cables is as shown below:

Normally RCA audio connectors are in pairs separately

indicated by red for the right audio channel (R for right)

and black or white for the left audio channel (L for left).

The RCA stereo cable is in one set for both left and right

audio channels with each channel in one cable.

Audio Connecting Cables

Component

Video

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 5

Connection Method

The audio inputs and outputs can be separately connected to audio signal connectors of video

recorders and multiplexers.

Use the RCA cables for connecting AV equipment to the matrix. Connect the video and audio

connectors of the signal source equipment output terminals to the same channel connector of

the matrix input terminals. Connect the output of the matrix switch to the input connectors of the

interfaced equipment.

NOTE: The colors at both ends of the various signal cables must correspond to each

other, otherwise loss of color reproduction or even no signal output could

occur.

Control Computer Connection

Use the RS-232 cable (supplied) to connect the computer serial port to the RS-232

communication port of the matrix host. The computer can then be used to control the

matrix after installation of application software.

Matrix and Computer Connection

Remote Control Methods and Settings

The matrix provides standard RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication ports. The matrix

switching operation may be controlled locally using the front panel keys or remotely

through the RS-232 or RS-485 serial communication.

Matrix Switch

RS-232

DCE

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RS-232 Communication Port Connection Methods

The RS-232 port is a 9-pin female connector. The pin functions are shown in the

following table and connections in the Illustrations below:

Note: The Matrix RS-232 port is defined as DCE.

number

Leg Description

1 N/u Null

2 Tx Send

3 Rx Receive

4 N/u Null

5 Gnd Ground

6 N/u Null

7 N/u Null

8 N/u Null

9 N/u Null

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 7

RS-485 Communication Port

Connection Methods

The RS-485 port will control more than one product. The RS-485 Port is shown below.

A. DIP switch 8:(RS-232/RS-485 on/off)

 ON:RS-232 enables single system or RS-485 serial master

 OFF:RS-485 enables RS-485 serial slave B.

B. DIP switches 6 and 7 (RS-485 - terminator on/off)

 ON enables Terminator

 OFF disables Terminator

C. DIP switches 1 to 5 (ID address setting)

The ID address determines the position of a matrix within a system. When multiple Matrix

units are connected to one PC or when the Matrix units are serially connected, the ID

address decides which Matrix is controlled. The chart below describes the ID addresses.

ID Address Settings

ON/OFF Switch Settings

ID Address

(Decimal)

Software ID

Address

(Hexadecimal )

ON/OFF

(Binary)

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5

0 00 00000 off off off off off

1 01 00001 off off off off on

2 02 00010 off off off on off

3 03 00011 off off off on on

4 04 00100 off off on off off

5 05 00101 off off on off on

6 06 00110 off off on on off

7 07 00111 off off on on on

8 08 01000 off on off off off

On/Off Switch Settin

g

s

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ID Address Settings

ON/OFF Switch Settings

ID Address

(Decimal)

Software ID

Address

(Hexadecimal )

ON/OFF

(Binary)

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5

9 09 01001 off on off off on

10 0A 01010 off on off on off

11 0B 01011 off on off on on

12 0C 01100 off on on off off

13 0D 01101 off on on off on

14 0E 01110 off on on on off

15 0F 01111 off on on on on

16 10 10000 on off off off off

17 11 10001 on off off off on

18 12 10010 on off off on off

19 13 10011 on off off on on

20 14 10100 on off on off off

21 15 10101 on off on off on

22 16 10110 on off on on off

23 17 10111 on off on on on

24 18 11000 on on off off off

25 19 11001 on on off off on

26 1A 11010 on on off on off

27 1B 11011 on on off on on

28 1C 11100 on on on off off

29 1D 11101 on on on off on

30 1E 11110 on on on on off

31 1F 11111 on on on on on

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 9

Matrix System and Control System Connection - RS-232

PC RS-232, multi-Matrix (up to 32) connections are as shown below.

NOTES:

1. For RS-232 connections refer to photo below.

2. RS-232 or RS-485 baud rates: 9600bps, 8-bit data transmission address, no, odd,

or even parity, 1-bit stop address: (9600 - 8 - N - 1).

3. Serial connection between Matrix RS-485 as follows:

TX (+) ↔ TX (+)

TX (-) ↔ TX (-)

RX (+) ↔ RX (+)

RX (-) ↔ RX (-)

4. DIP switch 1-5 addresses must not set to same ID address.

(

ID = 0

)

(

ID = 1

)

(

ID = 30

)

(

ID = 31

)

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Matrix System and Control System Connection - RS-485

PC RS-485, multi-Matrix (up to 32) connections are as shown below.

NOTES:

1. RS-485 baud rate: 9600bps, 8-bit data transmission address, no, odd, or even parity 1-

bit stop address: (9600 – 8 - N - 1).

2. Connect PC RS-485 port to the Matrix RS-485 port Î: TX (+) ↔ TX (+)

TX (-) ↔ TX (-)

RX (+) ↔ RX (+)

RX (-) ↔ RX (-)

3. Serial connection between Matrix RS-485 ports Î TX (+) ↔ TX (+)

TX (-) ↔ TX (-)

RX (+) ↔ RX (+)

RX (-) ↔ RX (-)

4. DIP switch 1-5 addresses must not set to same ID address.

(

ID = 0

)

(

ID = 1

)

(

ID = 30

)

(

ID = 31

)

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 11

Matrix Control Panel Operation

Input/Output Switching Key Operation Mode

The front panel keys of the Matrix system are used for fast audio/video switching (for

details refer to the Front Panel Key Functions).

Operation

Operation consists of three basic steps:

 Choose the Switching Method

 Select the Output Channel

 Select the Input Channel.

Switching Methods

Two primary switching methods are used, either Synchronous audio/video switching or

separate switching.: Use the front panel Audio and Video keys to select Audio/Video

Switching, Audio Switching Only, or Video Switching Only. An indicator shows if the function

is selected.

Output Channel

OUT Row 1-8 keys on the front panel represent connection of output channels 1 to 8 to

peripheral equipment.

Input Channel

IN Row 1-8 keys on the front panel represent input channels 1 to 8 for connection of the

signal source to be switched to the selected output channel.

Front Panel Key Functions

Part Function Key Function

1

LCD display shows current matrix

connection status and operation.

2

Output channel selection keys used for

selecting audio/video output channels

or for selection of Status Retrieve or

Stored Number.

3

Input channel selection keys used for

selecting audio/video input channels or

for selection of Status Retrieve or

Stored Number.

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Front Panel Key Functions

Part Function Key Function

4 ALL

Implement all output selection keys via

certain input route.

Example: First press the ALL key,

then select the input channel to output

to all output channels; first press the

ALL key, then press the OFF key to

close all the presently displayed

switching status.

5 OFF

Close output channel key.

Example: First press the output

channel button to close, then press

the OFF key to close the specified

channel.

6

STO

(Store Key)

Saves all current input/output

corresponding relations.

Example: Press the STO key, then

press the desired output channel key

to save all currently displayed

input/output corresponding relations.

7

RCL

(Retrieve Key)

The RCL key retrieves the saved

input/output corresponding relations.

Example: First press the RCL key,

then press the previously saved output

channel key to retrieve the saved

input/output status and implement

this status switching.

8 AUDIO

Enables or disables audio switching

selections.

Example: Press the Audio key to

open or close the Audio switching

function. When the LED indicator

next to the Audio key is on it

indicates audio switching is enabled,

when off the function is disabled.

9 VIDEO

Enables or disables video switching

selections.

Example 1: Press the Video key to

open or close the video switching

function. When the LED indicator

next to the Video key is on it

indicates video switching is enabled,

when off the function is disabled.

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 13

Operation Examples

Example 1: Synchronously connect the number 1 audio/video input signals to the

number 3 and 4 output channels (Audio and Video enabled).

Operation Example 1

Key LCD Display Operation

OUTPUT

INPUT

1. Press the OUT number

3 key (output channel).

2. When the LCD

number(s) under the 3

on the panel begins to

flash press the IN

number 1 key

The LCD shows 1 at

channel number 3 for

both Audio and Video.

OUTPUT

INPUT

3. Press the OUT number

4 key (output channel),

4. When the LCD

number(s) under the 4

on the panel begins to

flash press the IN

number 1 key

The LCD shows 1 at

channel number 4 for

both Audio and Video.

Example 2: Connect number4 video input signals from channel to number 1, 3, 5 and 6

output channels (Audio disabled and Video enabled).

Operation Example 2

Key LCD Display Operation

1. Press the AUDIO key to

turn off the LED

indicator.

OUTPUT

INPUT

2. Press the OUT number 1

key (output channel).

3. When the Video LCD

number under the 1 on

the panel begins to flash

press the IN number 4

key

The LCD shows 4 at

channel number 1 for

video only.

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Operation Example 2

Key LCD Display Operation

OUTPUT

INPUT

4. Press the OUT number 3

key (output channel).

5. When the Video LCD

number under the 3 on

the panel begins to flash

press the IN number 4

key

The LCD shows 4 at

channel number 3 for

video only.

OUTPUT

INPUT

6. Press the OUT number 5

key (output channel).

7. When the Video LCD

number under the 5 on

the panel begins to flash

press the IN number 4

key

The LCD shows 4 at

channel number 5 for

video only.

OUTPUT

INPUT

8. Press the OUT number 6

key (output channel).

9. When the Video LCD

number under the 6 on

the panel begins to flash

press the IN number 4

key

The LCD shows 4 at

channel number 6 for

video only.

Matrix Switching System—Instruction Manual Page 15

Matrix Application Software

Software Introduction

The (AV Matrix) Matrix control software is used to remotely configure one or more of the

SW404HD or SW808HD matrix switches.

Software Description

The AV Matrix testing software application tool is used for matrix testing and application.

The following is the required PC operation environment.

 Window98/2000/NT/XP operating systems

 32M or greater internal memory

 10M or greater hard disk space

 CD-ROM

 At least one serial communication port.

Software Activation

1. Turn off power both to the matrix and to the computer.

2. Connect the matrix RS-232 port to the PC RS-232 port using the bundled

communication cable. (Refer to Matrix and Control Computer Connection).

3. Turn on power to the matrix and the computer.

4. Insert the CD ROM provided and install AV Matrix.msi.

5. Click on the AV Matrix program under the start menu.

6. Click on the Scan button to connect to the matrix switch.

Software Features

The software controls signal connection between the corresponding input port and

output port as required. The main operation window is shown below:

Main Operation Interface Functions

Refer to the window menu (next page). The blue interface area shows the cross

connect matrix of output ports 01-08 and input ports 01-08. On the lower right hand

corner, select either Video for signal input switching or Disconnect all to close all

output ports. Click to check the white box to the left of Video or Audio for video or audio

signal transmission.

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Examples for Selecting Matrix Switching Functions:

Example 1 (Audio and Video Switching): Using a SW808HD matrix having all the

input/output ports properly connected to the equipment. There are two methods to

set channel 1 audio/video to channels 2, 3 and 5 as output and channel 3 audio/video to

channel 6 for output:

First method: In the lower right corner of the blue area, enable the Video and

Audio functions (check the white boxes). To complete the switching operation,

directly click on the corresponding icons on the matrix to turn them into .

Second method:.

The following 3 steps sets the switching operation of Audio/Video input channel 1 to

output channels 2, 3 and 5 while at the same time switch Audio/Video input channel

3 to output channel 6.

Step 1: In the lower right corner of the blue area, enable the Video and Audio

functions (check the white boxes),

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